The Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft carrying US astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin of Russia blasts off from the launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on Thursday, October 11.
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The Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft carrying US astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin of Russia blasts off from the launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on Thursday, October 11.
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Updated 1257 GMT (2057 HKT) October 11, 2018

Astronauts aboard the Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft survived an emergency landing following a booster failure, according to a Russian space official.

The rocket was transporting NASA astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos for a six-month stay on the International Space Station.

Minutes after it lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the spacecraft separated from the Soyuz-FG rocket booster, NASA said. It began a ballistic descent.

"The search and rescue teams have reached the Soyuz spacecraft landing site and report that the two crew members are in good condition and are out of the capsule," NASA tweeted.

Alexey Ovchinin, left, and Nick Hague are escorted by officials after returning to Earth.
Alexey Ovchinin, left, and Nick Hague are escorted by officials after returning to Earth.
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A view of the Soyuz MS-10 space capsule after the failed launch.
A view of the Soyuz MS-10 space capsule after the failed launch.
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A crowd watches as the Soyuz-FG rocket booster lifts off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Dramatic footage minutes later showed the capsule carrying the crew as it parachuted back to Earth before thumping down in a plume of dust in Kazakhstan, about 250 miles away from where it took off.<br />
A crowd watches as the Soyuz-FG rocket booster lifts off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Dramatic footage minutes later showed the capsule carrying the crew as it parachuted back to Earth before thumping down in a plume of dust in Kazakhstan, about 250 miles away from where it took off.
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The rocket blasts off from the launch pad. Shortly after, the Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft was able to separate from the Soyuz-FG rocket after the booster failure emerged. "I'm grateful that everyone is safe," said NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine. "A thorough investigation into the cause of the incident will be conducted."
The rocket blasts off from the launch pad. Shortly after, the Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft was able to separate from the Soyuz-FG rocket after the booster failure emerged. "I'm grateful that everyone is safe," said NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine. "A thorough investigation into the cause of the incident will be conducted."
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Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin has his suit checked ahead of the Soyuz MS-10 flight.
Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin has his suit checked ahead of the Soyuz MS-10 flight.
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US astronaut Nick Hague, back, and Russian cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin board the rocket prior to launch.
US astronaut Nick Hague, back, and Russian cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin board the rocket prior to launch.
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Nick Hague and Alexey Ovchinin report to Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin before boarding the Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft.
Nick Hague and Alexey Ovchinin report to Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin before boarding the Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft.
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Ovchinin and Hague are briefed ahead of their mission.
Ovchinin and Hague are briefed ahead of their mission.
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Nick Hague bids farewell during a ceremony ahead of the rocket's departure.
Nick Hague bids farewell during a ceremony ahead of the rocket's departure.
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Hague and Ovchinin speak with their relatives through safety glass prior to the launch of Soyuz MS-10.
Hague and Ovchinin speak with their relatives through safety glass prior to the launch of Soyuz MS-10.
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Gloves from the astronauts' space suits are checked ahead of the scheduled launch on October 11.
Gloves from the astronauts' space suits are checked ahead of the scheduled launch on October 11.
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An Orthodox priest blesses the Soyuz-FG rocket booster launch site on Wednesday, October 10.
An Orthodox priest blesses the Soyuz-FG rocket booster launch site on Wednesday, October 10.
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